The Art & Science
of Coaching

Erickson Coaching Training

As the award-winning flagship coach training program, The Art & Science of Coaching™ is globally recognized by the International Coaching Federation as the global gold standard for life, executive, and professional coaching certification.

Whether you are a leader looking to bring your leadership skills to the next level or you want to professionalise your coaching skills, our world-renowned The Art & Science of Coaching course will help you to succeed.

In our training you will gain the fundamental leadership skills, which are crucial for success in the twenty first century: creating trust with others, going beyond just hearing, powerful questioning, robust goal-setting, designing positive actions, fostering accountability.

Erickson’s Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 accredited programs, based on neuroscientific principles and our world-renowned Solution-Focused methodology, equip you to become a professional coach who partners with your clients in transformative change.

Why choose Erickson

Largest coaching
community

There are over 55.000 coaches all over the world.

International experience

Erickson College is present in more than 65 countries worldwide.

45 years of tradition

You will learn methods and techniques which we have been developing since 1980.

Top-notch trainers

Erickson Coaching International has more than 100 trainers that are holding trainings on every continent.

The most effective coaching methodology

We developed solution-focused methodology, which you can apply in every area of your life.

ICF Accredited

Our coach training is certified by top-notch coach federation, ICF.

Erickson Academy

You will have access to all materials and videos for long-term learning and developing.

Erickson+

Our alumni space where all of Erickson’s graduates continue learning, developing, and growing toward greater success.

ICF Award winner

Erickson Coaching International is proud to be the winner of the ICF 2024 Impact Award – Distinguished Coach Education Provider.

“Our Coaching Impact Awards receive many nominations from all around the world,” shared Stephanie Norris, ICF Awards Director.

“Erickson Coaching International has been a pillar of proper coaching education for over four decades. Their commitment  to growing the impact of coaching around the world positioned them well as the top contender for our Distinguished Coach Education Provider award.”

Which program pathway best suits you?

Accredited
Training
The Essentials Course:

16 live online sessions of 3:15 hours each OR 8 days intensive trainings

The Advanced Course:

16 live online session of 3:15 hours each OR 8 days intensive trainings

Erickson Professional
Coach: (EPC)
Level
1
The Essentials Course:

16 live online sessions of 3:15 hours each OR 8 days intensive trainings

The Level 1 Mentor Bundle:

7 hours of Group Mentoring & 3 one-to-one 60-minute Mentor Coaching Sessions (total 10 Hours) & the final Oral Assessment

Erickson Accredited
Coach: (EAC)
Level
2
The Essentials Course:

16 live online sessions of 3:15 hours each OR 8 days intensive trainings

The Advanced Course:

16 live online session of 3:15 hours each OR 8 days intensive trainings

The Level 2 Mentor Bundle:

4 hours of Group Mentoring 
& 6 one-to-one 60-minute
Mentor Coaching ‘Sessions
(total 10 Hours) & the final Oral Assessment

Erickson Professional

Coach: (EPC)
Level
3
MCC Course:

16 weeks of 16 live online sessions of 3:15 hours each

The Level 3 Mentor Bundle:

4 hours of Group Mentoring & 4 one-to-one 90-minute Mentor Coaching Sessions (total 10 Hours) & the final Oral Assessment

Erickson Certified
Master Coach: (ECMC)

Pioneering Solution-Focused
Coach Training since 1980

Dr. Marilyn Atkinson is the founder of Erickson International and the creator of the most effective solution-focused methodology in the world, with a goal to actively contribute to emergence and expansion of philosophy focused on solution.

Become a Professional Coach

Join the community of more than 55.000
Erickson coaches in more than 100 countries.

Training Certificates

International Coaching

Federation Credential

Erickson Coaching ICF Logo

ICF is today the leading global organisation who is dedicated to promoting coaching by setting high professional standards, providing independent certification, and building a network of accredited coaches.

ICF offers the only globally recognised, independent credentialing program for coach practitioners. ICF Credentials are awarded to professional coaches who have met stringent education and experience requirements and have demonstrated a thorough understanding of the coaching competencies that set the standard in the profession. Achieving credentials through ICF signifies a coach’s commitment to integrity, understanding and mastery of coaching skills, and dedication to clients.

ICF offers three credentials:

  • the Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
  • the Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
  • the Master Certified Coach (MCC)

The Art & Science of coaching is ICF accredited coach program and complete the ICF quality standards.

Curriculum breakdown

The Art & Science of Coaching program consists of two courses, The Essentials Course and The Advanced Course. Each course consists of two parts.

The Essentials Course Part 1 – Inspiration

Skills and approaches organized around the core essential question: “What do you want?”

This covers the essential coach mindset, the elements that form a coaching relationship, Erickson’s Coach Position, and the step-by step process of Erickson’s Coaching Arrow. In Part 1, the emphasis is shifting from problem oriented to Solution-Focused.

The Essentials Course Part 2 – Implementation

Skills and approaches organized around the core
essential question: “How might you accomplish it?”

This has an additional focus on implementation and execution of the desired outcome. This part provides an improved relationship with strategizing, planning, prioritizing and using time effectively.

The Advanced Course Part 1 – Integration

Skills and approaches organized around the core
essential question: “Why is that important to you?”

In this part , we advance our coaching by developing the skill to uncover the client unique motivational structures. We deepen our ability to handle and overcome objections. We also leverage the power of values in enabling commitment and follow through.

The Advanced Course Part 2 – Completion

Skills and approaches organized around the core
essential question: “How would you know you’ve achieved it?”

In this part, we focus on how people experience success. We move through completion, including testing of skills and competencies in which the topics of all Parts fall into place to complete the bigger picture of integrated Solution-Focused Coaching

Training Schedules

Essentials Course I

24.-27.04.2025 (German)
17.-20.10.2025 (English)

Essentials Course II

22.-25.05.2025 (German)
06.-09.11.2025 (English)

Advanced Course I

26.-29.06.2025 (German)
11.-14.12.2025 (English)

Advanced Course II

by arrangement (German)
22.-25.01.2026 (English)

Why I Chose The Art &

Science of Coaching

Beneath learning very precious techniques on how to coach effectively, I valued the personal learning from practicing these in triads. The training offered the added value of being coached by peers and able to pursue my own dreams and goals. The approach is very inspiring and a world of opportunities as well as measurable outcomes unfolded for me.
Eva L.
I enjoyed this professionally conducted training a lot. Especially the atmosphere was highly supportive. Although a well trained coach myself I could definitely improve my skills.
Manfred R.
Excellent course. Learned a lot, had so much fun and I am getting more and more confident about coaching. I love this program and am impressed by the depth of subject areas to assist clients. I find that every sentence Marilyn speaks is full of information.
Wendy M.
The Art & Science of Coaching has been transformational; I now truly understand moving from scarcity to abundance. I am so looking forward to stretching myself to becoming a global listener and having trust in that.
Tara L.
Coaching training with Erickson International helped me not only in professional life, but it also improved my communication in my private life especially with my teenage son, as it improved my active listening and communication skills. I do appreciate quality and experience of our teachers. Training was on one hand intensive but on the other hand amusing and as an added value, the time which we spent together with ITO colleagues strengthen our team spirit.
Miriam K.

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